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[CanberraTimes] [14/05/2023] In a recent development, the President of the Multicultural Association of Canberra (MAC), Mrs Nishi Puri, has taken a bold step in lobbying for fair working regulations for international students. The focus of this initiative is to advocate for international students’ working hours, which are currently capped at 40 hours per fortnight. EffectiveContinue reading “MAC President Leads Lobbying Efforts for International Students’ Working Hours: 14/05/2023”

MAC (Multicultural Association of Canberra)president Nishi Puri express her heartfelt gratitude for the generous donation made by commonwealth bank to the Multicultural Association of Canberra (MAC) for their significant contribution to the communities in Canberra. We thank branch Manager Dean Ferguson and home loan advisor Erik Kabir for presenting us with a cheque and certificate.  ItContinue reading “Acknowledging the Donation made by Commonwealth Bank – 10/05/2023”

The event was attended by women from different backgrounds, including business owners, entrepreneurs, community leaders, and professionals. The evening kicked off with a warm welcome from the representatives of MAC and GOPIO, who emphasised the importance of gender equality and the need to embrace diversity in all aspects of life. The event featured several activities,Continue reading “MAC and GOPIO Celebrated -A belated Women’s Day with a Meal, Meeting, and More on 15/04/2023”

MAC (Multicultural Association Canberra) President Nishi Puri had the pleasure of being invited to the ACT Legislative Assembly to discuss cost of living pressures and general issues facing the multicultural community. It was an incredibly enlightening experience and one that we are grateful for. During the discussion, we talked about a range of issues thatContinue reading “Insights from an Invited Panelist: Addressing Cost of Living and Multicultural Community Issues with the ACT Legislative Assembly – 13/04/2023”

MAC, GOPIO, and Legal Aid ACT hosted a crucial workshop on Elder Abuse and Law for the Senior Community on March 19th, 2023, aimed to educate the senior community on their rights and the legal actions they can take in cases of elder abuse. The event was a collaborative effort between these organisations to addressContinue reading “Empowering Our Senior Community: A Workshop on Elder Abuse and Law – 19/03/2023”

The Multicultural Association of Canberra (MAC) recently hosted a mental health workshop in Batemans Bay, aimed at promoting awareness and understanding of mental health issues within the local community. The workshop was well attended by people from different cultural backgrounds, who were interested in learning more about the practice of yoga and its potential benefitsContinue reading “Promoting Mental Well-Being through Yoga: A Workshop by the Multicultural Association of Canberra- 11/02/2023”

MAC (Multicultural Association of Canberra) and GOPIO (Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin) celebrated Australia Day by organising an event at Jewel of India.  The event was a way to bring together people from different cultural backgrounds to celebrate the diversity and multiculturalism of Australia. The event featured traditional Australian and Indian food, music,Continue reading “Australia Day celebrations by MAC and GOPIO 22/1/23”

In a vibrant and fun atmosphere, MAC held a networking and meet-and-greet for the community on 2/1/23. The outing was organised as a way to promote mental well-being through socialising, discussing, and sharing talent exercises and stories of how 2022 went for all of us.For the past 3 years, MAC has been working with aContinue reading “A Great start of the Year 2023 by MAC- Networking and meet & greet hosted on – 2/01/2023”

Ms Nishi Puri, the President of Multicultural Association Canberra was invited by Director Eoghen O’ Byrne (University of Canberra) on 14/12/2022 , and acknowledged MAC’s ongoing support and generous donation towards Migrant students.